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Fanthorp Family History

Fanthorp Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hanthorn, Anthony, Fancher, Factor, Kantor, Santoro, Panther, Santor

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Where is the Fanthorp family from?

You can see how Fanthorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanthorp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanthorp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Fanthorp families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Fanthorp's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fanthorp families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Fanthorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanthorp census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 55 immigration records available for the last name Fanthorp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Fanthorp. For the veterans among your Fanthorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanthorp lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Fanthorp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fanthorp in 1970 was 72, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanthorp ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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